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Carol Channing

Source: nndb.com

Carol Elaine Channing (born January 31, 1921) is an American singer, actress, and comedienne. She is the recipient of three Tony Awards (including one for lifetime achievement), a Golden Globe and an Oscar nomination. Channing is best remembered for originating, on Broadway, the musical-comedy roles of bombshell Lorelei Lee in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, and matchmaking widow Dolly Gallagher Levi in Hello, Dolly!

• Born: Carol Elaine Channing January 31, 1921 (age 91) Seattle, Washington, U.S.
• Occupation: Actress/Singer/Comedienne
• Years active: 1941–present
• Spouse: Theodore Naidish (divorced) Alexander Carson (1953–56; divorced); 1 son Charles Lowe (1956–99; his death) Harry Kullijian (2003-11; his death)

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STAGE PORTRAIT: Tony Winner Carol Channing
Playbill Combined , 2012-02-03 16:00:00
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New Film "Carol Channing: Larger Than Life" Opens in New York and San Francisco Feb. 3; Talkbacks Planned for NYC
Playbill Combined , 2012-02-03 05:01:00
"Carol Channing: Larger Than Life," a new feature-film documentary about the life of Tony-winning Hello, Dolly! star Carol Channing, arrives in theatres in New York and San Francisco Feb. 3 following a Los Angeles debut Jan. 20.

DIVA TALK: Chatting With Death Takes a Holiday/Tokio Confidential's Jill Paice, PLUS Carol Channing
Playbill Combined , 2012-02-03 05:00:00
News, views and reviews about the multi-talented women of the musical theatre and the concert/cabaret stage.